Toon Zone Talkback - Homer vs. Electronic Voting Machines in Upcoming "Simpsons" Episode; Groening in NYC

[GeorgiaSue]

This is the talkback thread for Homer vs. Electronic Voting Machines in Upcoming "Simpsons" Episode; Groening in NYC.

I still don't understand the partisan political machinery. If I were a Republican, I'd respond to this clip by saying only the Homer Simpsons of America are dumb enough to vote for Barack Obama, but smarter Americans know better. If I were a Democrat, I'd reverse that and say that even Homer Simpson can see through John McCain. Or any response that would relay that yes, even political partisans can have a sense of humor and are able to say things that are not pre-scripted in the talking points for the day. Hell, just say, "I don't think the Simpsons is as funny as it used to be, and this clip is proof."

-- Ed

 

[thedalamo]

The fact that he happened to vote for Obama seems pretty inconsequential. Come on, he had to pick somebody. I guess it nudges toward the 2000 election in terms of what the Republicans were accused of, but... You know what? It's just a cartoon.

 

[Amruth Pillai]

I did find the bit in which he realizes the booth is rigged and says "Must..Tell..President..McCain!" pretty funny.

 

[merseena]

I just wonder if they're going to touch upon the 'Ralph Wiggum for President' episode from last season again.

 

[Zachary Wilson]

Despite the ambiguous ending, the schedule is already posted through Election Day, and there's no episode that will remotely touch upon the issue...

 

[xraptor777]

Nuts! If only Matt Groening were going to be in New York two weeks later, I could meet him in person!